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Creating happier, healthier, inspired communities - our mission at Lincoln City Foundation, and something which shines strongly through our latest Impact Report. Whenever I meet with people they are often very surprised to learn the breadth of programmes we deliver at the Foundation and the range of people and communities we positively impact - so please do have a read of the below and see how we bring our mission to life. #ImpsAsOne #ImpactReport

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This is a really useful and interesting report. The 'technology drivers' section is (unsurprisingly!) very much focused on Artificial Intelligence, with plenty of links to further resources and guidance. If your nonprofit is wondering where to start with AI, you can also check out Resourcevol's free practical video guide to using AI for good. Part 3 (of 4) is due to be released on 6th March 😊 https://lnkd.in/d9UgvrWh

What's coming up on the horizon? What are the challenges and opportunities facing charities and the voluntary sector as we look ahead? I'd recommend making time to read NCVO's 2024 #RoadAhead Report that provides important insights into the major external trends and issues facing the sector, including opportunities and risks related to technology, politics, the economy and the environment. The operating environment for charities is becoming more complex as we grapple with a multitude of issues that are interconnected on a global, UK, Wales (if you operate in Wales) and voluntary sector specific level. So how do we respond? Some quick reflections from me: 💡 Double down our focus on #innovation and creative solutions. 💡 Understand and learn more about the strategic risks and opportunities of technology like #generativeAI, so our organisations can ethically adopt new solutions to support our future sustainability. 💡 Encourage more #collaboration and sharing between charities and across sectors - together we can achieve more. 💡Make a stronger case for the significant #socialvalue of what charities do through better #data collection, analysis and #impact measurement. 💡Invest in #leadership, equity, diversity and inclusion and people, and contribute more, collectively as a sector towards realising a low carbon future. It's a really challenging time for charity leaders to navigate, including CEOs and #trustees. In this environment it's hard to have the time to plan, think ahead and reflect - but making some space may be one of the best investments you make for your organisation. #timetothink #strategicforesight #strategy

What does your organisation need to be thinking about & preparing for in 2024? NCVO's annual Road Ahead report has just landed & it's well worth a read as always 💡

Social value sits at the heart of every charity How can you communicate it effectively to your audience? CharityComms explores 👉 https://buff.ly/3SHwl0c

We've been rated by Charity Navigator, which means our donors can #GiveWithConfidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for being effective. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3B4fIFm

📣 The #RoadAhead 2024 has arrived to guide your charity’s decisions over the next year. Read the full report for our analysis into the major trends we’ll see in 2024, and how we can support your charity through these challenges and opportunities. Read the Road Ahead 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMBQWfD7

Today we're kicking off Small Charity Week with a blog from Charity Comms. This blog is full of fantastic tips on how to squeeze your budget to get the best film for your cause! 🎥 To read the full blog and gain more insight go to: https://lnkd.in/gMkYizzk #smallcharityweek

Institute For Voluntary Action Research Open and Trusting Grantmaking - 3 years old !! Being part of this has been fundamental to my personal CPD as a grant maker / funder. Open and Trusting empowers you to incrementally improve practice by giving you structured, evidence based insights into the way you do things. It’s not a quick fix, but a pathway for self analysis and continual improvement. Each step along that pathway helps you examine your power relationships; unpick embedded practice and develop your level of understanding of those you fund. In short - it helps you, over time, become a more human, empathetic and respectful funder.